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How can surface mining completely transform ecosystems even after reclamation?
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∙ 7y ago
Because... once the mining has finished - and the area returned to its original state... a completely different set of animals could move into the space - than were there before.
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What is the ultimate source of energy for nearly all surface terrestrial and shallow water ecosystems?
The sun.
Why do photosynthetic organisms live on or near the surface of aquatic ecosystems?
Photosynthetic means that they synthesize their own food from the light of the sun. Therefore, they have to live near the water's surface so that the light can reach them for photosynthesis.
Meteoroid that reaches surface without burning up completely?
Meteorite
What is an area below earths surface that is completely saturated with water?
An aquifer.
An earthquake causes metamorphic rock deep inside a mountain to be pushed up to the mountains surface What type of rock will the metamorphic rock most likely transform into next?
Sedimentary
Full form of OSMRE?
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
What has the author E A Nephew written?
E. A. Nephew has written: 'Costs of coal surface mining and reclamation in Appalachia' -- subject(s): Costs, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Reclamation of land, Reclamation of land, Strip mining
What authorized th use of money from the sale of public lands for reclamation?
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 authorized the use of money from the sale of public lands for reclamation purposes. This act established a fund using fees paid by coal mining companies based on their production to finance the reclamation of abandoned mine lands.
What are the steps to reclamation?
Assess the environmental damage and plan the reclamation strategy. Implement measures to restore the ecosystem, such as planting native vegetation or restoring water bodies. Monitor the progress of reclamation efforts and make adjustments as needed. Engage with stakeholders and communities to ensure successful reclamation outcomes.
What percentage of the earth's surface is covered by dryland ecosystems?
About 41%. c;
What can you conclude about the importance of marine ecosystems to global food webs and the biosphere?
Since marine ecosystems cover over 70% of the Earth's surface, theimportance of these ecosystems on our global food web is monumental.
What has the author C W Gronow written?
C. W Gronow has written: 'Reclamation problems and needs of the surface mining industry'
What has the author T W Richards written?
T. W Richards has written: 'Direct-seeding oaks for surface-mine reclamation'
What has the author F Persse written?
F Persse has written: 'Coal surface mining reclamation costs in the western United States'
What kind of plate boundary results in offsetting surface features?
transform boundaries
What type of surface feature might mark a transform boundary?
Faults and Fractures.
What has the author C E Harvey written?
C. E Harvey has written: 'Achieving an acceptable standard of land reclamation for surface mining'
